When I was born my mother refused to let my father give me his last name so I took my grandmother's last name? My father is dieing of cancer and states that his last wish is for me to have his last name. How can I go about this?
2006-12-05 11:27:21 · 10 answers · asked by cubancutey02 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
Hello...I really feel for you in this difficult time...if it helps to know that someone else has been in your shoes, you have my support...I was raised by maternal grandparents and they refused to allow me to use my fathers last name...they eventually adopted me and gave me their last name...well I searched for and located my in another state when I was 34 years old...I hired an attorney who plead my case before a judge and the court allowed me to legally change my last name back to my father's...my father died 5 months after I found him...he was never physically in my life but was and is now spiritually, as you father to you...I hope this helps...blessings to you and your father....If you need someone to chat with...I'm a good listener chivoazul@sbcglobal.net
2006-12-05 11:35:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to the court house to do a name change. There may be a form online depending on what state you live in.
2006-12-05 19:29:24 · answer #2 · answered by amadiojr 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Add it by signing it, calling yourself the name, legally you can do a name change by a Deed Poll which is basically a notarised declaration of your intention to use that name as of XYZ date. Good luck God Bless you and your Dad.
2006-12-05 19:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by Sarah 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am very sorry about your Dad, I will keep you and your family in my prayers. I am not sure if he would need to adopt you or not. you man want to contact an attorney and ask some questions. And you could just hypenate it Smith-Jones. Good luck and God bless****
2006-12-05 19:30:03 · answer #4 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to city hall and ask them for a name additon or name change.
2006-12-05 19:30:36 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
legally you have to go to court to get it changed, so make a appointment early because you don't know how long it will take for them you to get a court date
2006-12-05 19:30:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go talk to a lawyer he can help you with this. it will cost $100-$300 dollars to have it done.
2006-12-05 19:31:28 · answer #7 · answered by mike n 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can go to google.com and type inlegally changing names.just pick a website and there.
2006-12-05 19:30:44 · answer #8 · answered by daddy_girl60623 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well, i think it cost to an 1,000,000,000 for me but i am not for sure.
2006-12-05 19:31:34 · answer #9 · answered by * Hop off * 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you cant do it legally that fast but you can tell him that you will ASAP and that should make him happy!
2006-12-05 19:29:30 · answer #10 · answered by IT'S JUST ME ! 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋